And I have always told the patients when I talk to them. When they come around and say, "What will you have to drink? Oh that's right you don't drink." Just speak up and say, 'Of course I drink. But I just don't drink alcohol.'
More Quotes from Betty Ford:
I believe the equal rights amendment is a necessity of life for all citizens. The cabinet sometimes felt that I shouldn't be so outspoken.Betty Ford
I have an independent streak. You know, it's kind of hard to tell a independent woman what to do.
Betty Ford
We're full all the time. And people do have good success and I think one of the programs at the center, the Continuing Care, helps them with their success. Because it's difficult the first year.
Betty Ford
But my activities have been pretty much focused in the last almost 30 years on the recovery, of my own recovery, the understanding for my family of my recovery.
Betty Ford
The process turns you off, and it's got to where I don't even know who's lying and who's telling the truth anymore,
Betty Ford
. . . a woman . . . told us she was forever getting herself into trouble. But I just keep coming back, she said. I just keep showing up for my life. Showing up for life. Being blessed with the rebirth that recovery brings.
Betty Ford
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Alcohol Quotes, Medicine & Medical QuotesI just feel like if I do good work, then people should respect me for the work I do.
Scott Caan
Men may die, but the fabrics of free institutions remains unshaken.
Chester A. Arthur
Isn't it a shame that future generations can't be here to see all the wonderful things we're doing with their money?
Earl Wilson